How severe is CVE-2022-27170?

CVE-2022-27170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-27170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27170?

CVE-2022-27170 affects Intel Media Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27170?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27170 published?

CVE-2022-27170 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27170

CVE-2022-27170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Media Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intel Media Software Development Kit
Published: 2023-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Media SDK software before version 22.2.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27170?: Protection mechanism failure in the Intel(R) Media SDK software before version 22.2.2 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
How severe is CVE-2022-27170?: CVE-2022-27170 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-27170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27170?: CVE-2022-27170 affects Intel Media Software Development Kit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27170 published?: CVE-2022-27170 was published on 2023-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00731.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:media_software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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